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Fortine, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
378
Population
53/sq mi density
$64,427
Median Income
$30,983 per capita
$270,000
Home Value
$536,306 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
630 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,427 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fortine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,126 ft (953 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7701°N, 114.8860°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Fortine has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.2").